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Republic of Poland

Republic of Poland

2.7
An official name for the country Poland in central Europe
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Polonia
  • The Republic of Poland joined the European Union in 2004.

Examples

  • Several international agreements were signed by the Republic of Poland in the last decade.

  • She researched the political system of the Republic of Poland for her thesis.

  • The Republic of Poland is known for its rich history.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Poland?

  • The Republic of Poland is known for its beautiful landscapes and historic cities.

  • Tourists often explore the cultural heritage of the Republic of Poland each summer.

  • The Republic of Poland has a strong academic tradition and hosts many universities.

Synonyms

Poland
vsRepublic of Poland
293 1.0

A country in central Europe with cities like Warsaw

uses the formal official English title rather than its common name
Polska
vsRepublic of Poland
1 7.1

The name for the country Poland in the Polish language

uses the formal official name in English rather than the native language

Surface Forms

Republic of Poland main

Morphology

republic + of + Poland

The meaning 'the official name of the country of Poland' is directly and compositionally derived from 'republic' (a form of government) + 'of' (linking) + 'Poland' (the country). This naming pattern ("Republic of X") is cross-linguistically common and follows standard compositional proper-name formation, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it.

Etymology

Republic of Poland comes from republic, a word for a country where leaders are chosen by the people, and Poland, originally meaning 'land of the fields' from the early tribe called the Polans. So the name means 'the Polish country run by its people'.